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REMINDER --- ABSTRACTS TO HEAD MTG IN NAPA VALLEY DUE JULY 1 ---
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Fall 1994 HEAD Meeting Registration
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If you have not already done so, please register for the "The Multi-Mission
Perspective" meeting by completing the registration and hotel information
forms included in this package.  Please do not submit more than one
registration form. Please mail, e-mail or fax completed registration forms and
payment to:

		Conference Connection
		5344 Locksley Ave.
		Oakland, CA 94618
		Tel: (510) 652-7691
		FAX: (510) 222-5140
		e-mail:  ccc@netcom.com

Registration forms are attached at the end of this e-mail.

You may pay for your registration using a check, money order, Visa or Master
Card.  Registration forms will not be accepted without payment.
Checks or money orders should be made payable to HEAD Conference. Remittance
should be made in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. You will receive an
acknowledgement of your registration and payment within two weeks
of receipt by Conference Connection via e-mail if supplied address,
or via postcard.  We recommend that you bring copies of the
acknowledgement with you to the conference.

Corrections/Additions
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Should it be necessary to make changes to your registration please contact
Conference Connection.

Deadlines
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Registrations received prior to September 16, 1994 are eligible for early
registration fees.    Registration received after September 16, 1994
will be considered a late registration and resultant fees will apply.

Cancellations/Refunds
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Requests for cancellation must be received by e-mail or in the US mail prior
to October 28, 1994. Cancellation entitles the registrant to a refund of fees
minus a $25.00 processing charge. Refunds will take six to eight weeks.
Registrants who do not appear at the meeting, thereby canceling by
default, are not eligible for any refund.  Banquet fees are not refundable.

Conference Wine Tasting and Banquet
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The conference banquet will be held in one of the Napa Valley's oldest and
most respected wineries, the Inglenook Winery. The Winery's century old
stone chateau houses a world class collection of award winning wines.  The
banquet will begin with a customized private tour and sensory evaluation of
several vintage wines.  Appetizers will be passed during this time.  At the
conclusion of the tour, we will be seated in the midst of wine casks and
candlelight.  Two wines, especially selected to complement the meal, will be
served during the three course meal. Banquet tickets are limited and cannot
be sold after October 26, 1994.  Tickets are $35.00 per person.

Child Care Services
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Conference Connection will assist parents in locating suitable child care ar
rangements.  If you are interested, please contact them as soon as possible,
but no later than September 16th.

Airfares
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United Airlines has been chosen as the official airline for this meeting.
We are pleased to offer a discount rate of 5% off
any published fare and 10% off excursion (BUA) fares purchased seven
days in advance.  This special offer is available only to conference
attendees for US domestic travel only.   Make your reservations
either directly with United at 1-800-521-4041 or your travel agent
and be sure to reference the conference ID code 577YK.
If you normally use the services of a travel agent, please have them
place your reservations using the ID code to ensure that you will
obtain the best possible rate.  Full mileage credit will be
given to United Mileage Plus Members.  Travel must be between
October 29 and November 9, 1994.

Hotels
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The Sheraton Inn Napa Valley in Napa, California has been selected as the
conference headquarters. The Inn is located at the southern entrance to the
Napa Valley. The hotel has its own restaurant, heated outdoor pool, lighted
tennis court, and spa. Please see the attached Reservation Form.  A group
rate of $99.00 single or double has been negotiated for attendees with a
percentage of rooms available at the government rate.
These rooms are restricted to U.S. Federal Employees only and an ID will
be requested at check-in.  These rooms are available on a first
come, first serve basis.  When the block of rooms at the Sheraton
has been sold, Conference Connection will place you at the
alternate hotel. The conference rate is good for Tuesday- Friday
nights only.  Rates for Saturday night are $119.00.

Tours and Special Services
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If you are interested in an organized tour, contact Conference Connection by
July 1st. Depending on the interest level, tours will be made available. If you
need any special accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact
Conference Connection at 510-652-7691 or e-mail ccc@netcom.com with details of
your request.  Every attempt will be made to accommodate these requests.

Local Organizing Committee
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Dr. Tim Carone, Dr. John Vallerga, Dr. Barry Welsh, and Dr. Patrick
Jelinsky (all of Eureka Scientific, Inc.), Dr. Lynn Cominsky (Sonoma
State University), and Dr. Kevin Hurley (University of California, Berkeley)

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HEAD Meeting Registration Form:  Napa, CA
November 2 - 5, 1994

The following is an electronic registration form for the meeting.
Please use any text editor to "fill in the blanks" and simply e-mail
to Conference Connection at ccc@netcom.com.  You may also mail or
fax the form to us at the address below.

NOTE:  You can electronic mail your credit card information if you
choose, but be aware that it is not necessarily secure.  Electronic
mail can be intercepted and your credit card number stolen.  You may
e-mail your registration form and then either call or fax Conference
Connection with your credit card number; or you can send in a check
separately.  However, you will only be registered in full
for the conference when payment is received.

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(choose one) Prof.    Dr.     Mr.     Ms.
First Name
Last Name
Affiliation for Name Tag
Institution
Address 1
Address 2
City
State
Zip
Country
Phone
Fax
e-mail
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Early Registration Fees
Received by September 16, 1994
				Cost           Number   Amount
		HEAD Member     $175.00                 $
		Nonmember       $181.00                 $
		Guest           $ 35.00                 $

Late Registration Fees
Received after September 16, 1994
				Cost           Number   Amount
		All             $225.00                 $

		TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES:                $

Wine Tasting and Banquet
Limited attendance.  Tickets must be purchased by October 27.

				Cost           Number   Amount
			All     $ 35.00                 $


Payment Information (U.S. Dollars only):
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Please indicate your form of payment:

Check
Money Order
Visa or Mastercard No:
Expiration:
Signature:  if sending via email, please comment here that you
	    authorize your card to be charged for the above only.


Send To:
	Conference Connection           Phone: 510-652-7691
	5344 Locksley Avenue            FAX:    510-222-5140
	Oakland, CA  94618              E-mail: ccc@netcom.com
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Hotel Reservation Form:  Sheraton Inn Napa Valley
High Energy Astrophysics Division Meeting

Name
Name(s) of persons sharing accommodation(s)

If Roomate, their phone (home):
		      (office):

For arrival on:
Departure on:

Non Smoking Room requested?  Yes or No

Room Type (Pick one)
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	Single
	Double

Is Rollaway Needed?  Yes or No

Room Rates:     $99.00 Single or Double Conference Rate
		$58.04 Single or Double Government Rate

Please indicate here if you require the Gov't Rate:

Note:  Government rate rooms are limited and restricted to Federal
Employees only.  ID will be requested.  Rooms are limited at the
Conference Hotel.  Should the hotel sell out, Conference Connection
will book you in the alternate hotel, The Chateau, located a few blocks
from the Sheraton.  Your confirmation will indicate your hotel. To make
a reservation you must include either a check or money order made out
to Conference Connection covering the first night's stay or give your
VISA or MASTERCARD number.  Don't forget the expiration date and
your signature.  Payment can be accepted in US dollars only.
We regret that your reservation cannot be held after 6:00 PM on
the day of arrival without first night payment or a credit card guarantee.

Payment Information (U.S. Dollars only):
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Check
Money Order

Visa or Mastercard No:

Expiration Date:

Signature:  If sending electronically, please state here that you
	    authorize your card to be charged for this purpose only.


Your signature authorizes the Sheraton Inn Napa Valley or the Chateau Hotel
to charge your account for one night's deposit and all taxes.  Rooms must be
canceled before 6 PM on the day of arrival for refund of deposit.  Cutoff date
for reservations is September 16, 1994.  Rooms may be available after
the cutoff rate but the conference rate cannot be guaranteed.

Send To:
	Conference Connection           Phone: 510-652-7691
	5344 Locksley Avenue            FAX:    510-222-5140
	Oakland, CA  94618              E-mail: ccc@netcom.com

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